Delays after motorway crash

Motorists faced delays on Wednesday morning after a crash on the M61.

Emergency services were called to the motorway close to J9, between Chorley and the junction of the M65, just before 7am, to the crash involving a lorry and a car.

M61 near junction 9. Picture: Googleplaceholder image
M61 near junction 9. Picture: Google

The crash happened on the inside lane, and nobody was thought to have been hurt.

News you can trust since 1886
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice